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Guild of Software Architects

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The Guild of Software Architects is a 12-week combination apprenticeship and mobile programming bootcamp based in Dallas, Texas. Courses are offered in either iOS or Android app development. Technologies covered include Java, Swift, Android Studio, Xcode, Objective-C, Git, and more. Scholarships for Women in Tech, and military veterans and their spouses are available. Job placement is offered through our partnerships with local recruiters and our ever growing list of hungry start-ups and mobile dev shops.

Courses are taught by industry professionals such as Founder & Lead Instructor, Kevin Harris. Prior to launching The Guild, Kevin was the Lead Wearables Architect at Fossil where he developed the watch faces and micro apps for Fossil's new series of Android Wear-based smart watches. Before Fossil, The Guild's lead instructor was the mobile architect at ilumi, an IOT startup in Plano, TX which appeared on Shark Tank. His mobile experience includes working on such apps as Words with Friends, Hanging with Friends, Doodle Jump, the official CarMax app for iOS, and mobile games for LEGO. In addition, students will learn from a lead instructor who has taught for 10 years as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Guildhall at SMU, a Master's level program in interactive game development.

The Guild of Software Architects believes that when it comes to picking a coding bootcamp, students should not settle for a program that uses former students as teachers. A proper apprenticeship program should involve working under a master craftsmen with the war stories and experience to drive home the proper way to build software.

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  • Jon Fishman
    Jon Fishman
    iOS Developer • Student • iOS Bootcamp • Dallas
    Nov 04, 2016
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    Best decision I ever made

    The coding bootcamp at the Guild of Software Architects was exactly what I needed to change career paths. In 12 weeks I went from knowing very little about mobile development to having an app in the Apple App Store and many new job opportunities to choose from. I appreciate the in-person and hands-on approach that it provided and Kevin is one of the best instructors I have ever had. Before the class started I was able to meet with him in person to talk which a lot of other bootcamps ...

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  • Danny Nguyen
    Danny Nguyen
    Student • Dallas
    Nov 03, 2016
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    The instructor was very knowledgeable and effective in explaining difficult concepts to the class. The lectures were well organized and planned accordingly to the overall class structure during the course of the program. I was able to receive a lot of help and recommendations while working on my projects and learned a lot of useful skills that helped me further push my career choice. Overall, I highly recommend this program to anyone who is willing to put in the effort in learning a new la...

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  • Melissa Phillips
    Melissa Phillips
    iOS Bootcamp • Dallas
    Sep 29, 2016
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    Current Student in the first iOS cohort

    I am a current student of the iOS bootcamp at GuildSA. It is a traditional 12 week full time boot camp which gives me the structure, camaraderie and accountability I need. Currently they offer iOS as well as a separate course for Android development. I chose GuildSA because it is very affordable as they have scholarships for women as well as veterans and spouses. On top op that, Frisco is a much more affordable city than SF or NYC or even Austin. You can rent a room here for $500 a m...

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  • Rasheda
    Rasheda
    Student • iOS Bootcamp • Dallas
    Aug 30, 2016
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    Amazing Bootcamp

     

    Kevin is an awesome instructor. Learning to code is hard, but he makes it very understandable and breaks it down in everyday life examples, which makes it easier. He is very approachable and you can tell he has a passion for teaching. I had a couple of local options when I considered picking an in person boot camp and I'm extremely happy I picked The Guild.

    I haven't finished my course yet, but I'm positive that I will come out of this with enough k...

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  • James
    James
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    Apr 26, 2016
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    Wonderful Program

    Guild SA offers two main tracks: the mobile bootcamp (iOS or Android) or the apprenticeship program. This is a review of the apprenticeship.

    Guild SA's Android Apprenticeship program is tailored for those who've grasped the fundamentals of Java but need guidance and mentorship to take their skills to the next level. That fit my situation well. My goal was to release an Android app to the Google Play Store and that the app be designed and built as if a professional developer creat...

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  • Justin
    Justin
    Student • iOS Career Accelerator • Dallas
    Apr 20, 2016
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    Great Learning Experience!

    I'm currently an apprentice and couldn't have made a better decision.  The instructor is very knowlegeable and patient when it comes to dealing with mobile app questions.  I learned in a few weeks what would have taken me months on my own.  I highly reccomend the program for anyone that is interested in mobile app development!

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  • Chatchai Wangwiwattana
    Chatchai Wangwiwattana
    Graduate • Android Bootcamp • Dallas
    Jan 29, 2016
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    Easy going instructor

    He is friendly instructor. He repects students and encourage us to do the best we can be. It was a great time in his class.

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  • Katie
    Katie
    SMU Guildhall Student
    Jan 14, 2016
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    Wonderful Instructor

    Kevin Harris served as my Adjunct Lecturer at the SMU Guildhall for an Art and Scripting Course. He did a fantastic job of exposing us to mobile development and, more specifically, Lua and Corona SDK. From the outset of the course, we built upon the basics, reviewing concepts for those who were unfamiliar with coding languages. By combining lecture and practical applicaiton, each student, regardless of skill, successfully created their own version of a mobile game project. If I had t...

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Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart
Updated February 07, 2020
There’s something about a good mobile app that just helps you throughout the day– be it your Linkedin, Google maps, CNN, Nike+ Training, or ESPN app– we depend on our smartphones for a lot. Due to the global rise of smartphones and tablets, mobile apps can be the go-to source for information, entertainment, productivity, e-commerce, and more. By 2020, global mobile app store downloads wil...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated October 26, 2016
Melissa Phillips was a graphic designer, a teacher, and most recently a stay-at-home mom before deciding to go to Guild of Software Architects mobile development bootcamp. Melissa tried to teach herself to code while at home with her young daughter, but wanted a faster way to jumpstart her career to re-enter the workforce. She moved from Killeen to Frisco, Texas and enrolled at Guild of S...
Susy Solis
Susy Solis
Updated June 30, 2016
Kevin Harris is familiar with bootcamps – military bootcamps. He joined the US Navy aged 18, and 26 years later he’s created his own bootcamp. Unlike a military bootcamp, this one doesn’t require boots or a camouflage uniform. Instead Kevin is launching mobile development bootcamp Guild of Software Architects, an intense 12-week long course in Frisco, TX, with a focus on veterans. It i...
Imogen Crispe
Imogen Crispe
Updated April 26, 2016
Kevin Harris is the founder and lead instructor of Guild of Software Architects mobile development bootcamp in Frisco, TX. He and his wife started the bootcamp last year with part-time night courses, and they are about to launch a full-time immersive Android program in May 2016, and an iOS program in August 2016. Kevin tells us about his background developing mobile game apps, why mobile de...
Harry Hantel
Harry Hantel
Updated September 03, 2015
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FAQs

How much does Guild of Software Architects cost?

Guild of Software Architects costs around $6,000.

What courses does Guild of Software Architects teach?

Guild of Software Architects offers courses like Android Bootcamp, iOS Bootcamp.

Where does Guild of Software Architects have campuses?

Guild of Software Architects has an in-person campus in Dallas.

Is Guild of Software Architects worth it?

Guild of Software Architects hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 8 Guild of Software Architects alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Guild of Software Architects on Course Report - you should start there!

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You can read 8 reviews of Guild of Software Architects on Course Report! Guild of Software Architects alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Guild of Software Architects and rate their overall experience a 5.0 out of 5.

Is Guild of Software Architects accredited?

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